100 Francs - Jean

1964 year


Silver (.835)	18 g	33.2 mm

Description

Issuer	Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Grand duke	Jean (1964-2000)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1964
Value	100 Francs (100&nbspLUF)
Currency	Franc (1854-2001)
Composition	Silver (.835)
Weight	18 g
Diameter	33.2 mm
Thickness	2.45 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1 January 1986
Updated	2024-10-06

References

Numista	N#12413
Rarity index	26%

Reverse

Crowned and quartered escutcheon with on quarter 1 and 3 the coat of arms of Nassau and on quarter 2 and 4 the coat of arms of Luxembourg, supported by two lions crowned and placed under the purple cloak surmounted by the royal crown, flanked by the year, initials of the engravers under the dexter lion, face value under the shield. The whole surrounded by an interior grentis by the legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GRAND-DUCHE DE LUXEMBOURG
1964
100 F
NJL

Translation:
GRAND DUKE OF LUXEMBOURG
1964
100 F
NJL

Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler

Edge

Milled

Comment

First coin struck with the effigy of Grand Duke Jean, issued on the occasion of his accession to the throne. This piece, as well as all the coins struck during the reign of Jean, came from the Brussels mint. A currency consisting of an alloy of 835 ‰ silver and 165 ‰ copper with a tolerance both outside and within 3 ‰. The weight tolerance is 10 ‰.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Francs - Jean 1964 coin from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Grand Duchess Charlotte, who reigned from 1919 to 1964. This coin was issued as a tribute to her legacy and is considered a collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1964	50000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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